Geothermal

Mount Rainier National Park offers over 260 miles of maintained trails for your enjoyment. Trails lead through peaceful old-growth forest along river valleys up to subalpine wildflower meadows on the flanks of Mount Rainier. Most trails are snow-covered in winter, and snow can linger well into summer at higher elevations. Pets and bicycles are NOT permitted on any park trails. Always check current conditions before heading out on a trail. For your safety , never hike alone, carry (and know how to use) the Ten Essentials, and tell someone your plans. In the heavily used Paradise, Sunrise, and Tipsoo Lake meadows, hikers are required by law to stay on trails. All hikers are asked to avoid fragile wildflower meadows, lake shores, and stream banks throughout the park. Please choose a spot for a lunch stop carefully. Do not feed wildlife to help Keep Wildlife Wild . Feeding wildlife invites aggressive animal behavior and increases vehicle collisions which may injure people and commonly results in wildlife death. Feeding birds artificially concentrates nest predators, harming young songbirds. The park recommends that day hikers limit their party size to no more than 12 people per group. Day hikers are advised to keep hiking plans flexible because some trailhead parking lots may be full. Overflow parking is not permitted in order to avoid impeding traffic and to provide a less crowded, higher quality experience for hikers. Alternative trailheads may have space available. Suggested Day Hikes Looking for easy and enjoyable trails that the whole family can experience together? Consider the following trails in the Longmire, Paradise, Ohanapecosh, and Sunrise areas of Mount Rainier National Park. The hikes described below range from short strolls to longer trails through the wilderness. For descriptions of longer day hikes, overnight or multi-day hikes, visit the Trails page on the park website. Longmire Area Trails Download the Longmire Area Trails Map . Trail of the Shadows (0.7 mi/1.1 km loop trail) - Human and natural history come together in the forest and meadows of Longmire. View bubbling mineral springs and explore a replica of an early homestead cabin. Discover the plants and animals that call this area their home, including deer, birds, and beavers. Located across the road from the National Park Inn at Longmire. Twin Firs Loop Trail (0.4 mi/0.6 km loop trail)…